SKF has signed a strategic agreement with ReGen Powertech, a leading wind turbine manufacturer in India. Under the terms of the agreement, SKF will supply pitch and yaw bearing sets and mainshaft bearings for the company’s 1.5-MW wind turbines. Shishir Joshipura, Managing Director and Country Head, SKF India, said, “This agreement positions us as a…
Yaw brake earns GL certification
A yaw brake model, FHGE, comes in three models, -77, -90 and -120. Each features a small air gap and few moving parts for a short response times and fast braking. Additional features include a large brake-pad area and low brake-disc temperatures. For the wind-energy market, the company manufactures rotor brakes that generate braking forces…